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busguy71
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tranny ID

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I got a tranny out of a gas parts car. The shift knob says 1-2-3-E and its from a rabbit 81-84. The 4th gear it a .71 and ratio is 3.89. I was wondering if this is a taller 4th gear and different ratio than the stock diesel tranny in my 84 rabbit. The motors coming out so it'd be any easy upgrade if its worth changing trannys.
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It's probably a GP, that's a good 4 speed.
The GC is the one to stay away from.
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Post by tawney »

Maybe this site will help: http://www.scirocco.org/gears/
You can find the code number stamped on a flat spot on the bottom of the transmission and compare the one you bought with the one you already have.
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Post by busguy71 »

cool thanks! 8)

I pulled the motor today, and when the axles came out it gushed tranny fluid all over. Guess the seals are shot! Good thing I have that 3+E trans!
1971 VW bus camper
1965 VW beetle undergoing a chop top
2000 yamaha roadstar
1984 Rabbit 2-door diesel
...want to build a VW diesel auto motorcycle


I may be slow but I'm ahead of you!
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Post by duffer »

1-2-3-E?

Just curious, but what does the "E" stand for?

1-2-3-Everybody Pray? :)
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Post by busguy71 »

economy I'd guess
1971 VW bus camper
1965 VW beetle undergoing a chop top
2000 yamaha roadstar
1984 Rabbit 2-door diesel
...want to build a VW diesel auto motorcycle


I may be slow but I'm ahead of you!
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